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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-25 CCCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 25, 2007 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, 2007, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar Council Member Michelle Lakso Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Engineer Mark Statz CALL TO ORDER - Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing Mayor Capra called the April 25, 2007 Anoka County Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Crystal Huss, Appraiser, explained the 2007 assessment is for home values and not taxes. She stated an assessment was done on 44 new homes or 2.8% in 2006. She explained that the State requires that homes be revalued every five years and this is the fifth year. She commented that Centerville had an increase of 5.4% estimated market value. She explained that the State requires that assessments be between 90 and 105% of the market value; Centerville is at 94%. She commented there were 75 home sales reported in 2006. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Broussard, to close the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing public hearing at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the April 25, 2007 City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS None City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra requested the addition of page 13a to Item 1. She also requested the additions of pages 22a-22g, Encroachment Agreement – Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cunningham, 7130 Brian Drive (Fence Encroachment) to Item 6, pages 22h-22k, Encroachment Agreement – Mr. & Mrs. Matt Dunn, 6961 Meadow Court (Fence Construction) to Item 7 of the Consent Agenda. Mayor Capra requested the removal of Item 2, Resolution #07- 0XX, Establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Item 3, Appointment of EDA Members under Old Business. Mayor Capra requested the addition of Item 4, Resolution #07-0XX, Rescheduling Public Hearing for Construction of Street Improvements – Old Mill Road and Item 5, Schedule Public Hearing for Amending and Restating Resolution #06-046 under Old Business. Mayor Capra requested the addition of Item #4, Rush Line Corridor under Announcements/Updates. Motion by Council Member Paar seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.April 11, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the April 11, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.April 18, 2007 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Broussard, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the March 28, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Vote: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Paar). Motion carried. 3.April 18, 2007 City Council, Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Broussard seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the April 18, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Vote: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Paar). Motion carried. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville April 12, 2007 through April 25, 2007 Claims 2.City of Centerville Special Assessment Payoff - $17,044.24 3.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through April 12, 2007 4.Bald Eagle Water ski Show Request for Ski Jump Placement 5.Encroachment Agreement – Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carter, 6913 Sumac Court (Fence Construction) Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 6.Encroachment Agreement – Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cunningham, 7130 Brian Drive (Fence Encroachment) 7.Encroachment Agreement – Mr. & Mrs. Matt Dunn, 6961 Meadow Court (Fence Construction) Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard, to approve the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.Mr. Greg Kieselhorst, Centerville Lion’s – Fete des Lacs a.Special Event Permit Mr. Greg Kieselhorst, Centerville Lion’s reported this is a special permit application for a temporary 3.2 Liquor License and noise permit for two evenings. He stated a live band would be added on Friday evening, as well as, the battle of the teen bands. He reported there would be a live band after the fireworks as well. He stated it is similar for Saturday night. Mr. Kieselhorst explained he is requesting an extra hour on the noise permit and an extra hour on 3.2 liquor sales. He stated this would recoup some of the cost for the main attraction. He commented fireworks would be held on Sunday night should one of the other nights be rained out. Councilmember Lee questioned if the fireworks came in at budget. Mr. Kieselhorst stated that the proposals were $4,000 for each night. He stated this is the third year of a three-year contract. Mayor Capra expressed concern with the noise extension to 1:00 a.m. and liquor sales to 12:30 a.m. She stated midnight is palatable, but the neighbors might object to 1:00 a.m. She questioned if the bands would be playing the entire time. Mr. Kieselhorst stated that Uncle Chunk would play for 120 minutes. He stated they are paying a set dollar amount for the bands. He commented the bands would play for the advertised times. Councilmember Lee questioned whether the extension was to recoup costs associated with the headline bands. Mr. Kieselhorst concurred. He commented there have not been significant issues in the past. Councilmember Lee asked if the later time was for Saturday evening. Mr. Kieselhorst concurred. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 Councilmember Lee stated he was inclined to agree, as it is only one night and other liquor establishments are open until 2:00 a.m. He stated he fully understood the reasoning. th Mr. Pedro Salazar commented from the audience that it is Centerville’s 150 anniversary. He commented the Lions are not asking for this every year, just for this special occasion. Mayor Capra replied that the Lions and the City are both putting up a significant amount of money. Mr. Kieselhorst stated increased security would be provided for both Friday and Saturday to check identification. Discussion ensued regarding the requested additional hour for both the noise and liquor sales. Motion by Council Member Broussard, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the temporary 3.2 Liquor License at Laurie LaMotte Park on Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Sunday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Fete des Lacs as requested by the Centerville Lions. All in favor. 1 Nay-Capra. Motion carried. b.Noise Permit Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Noise Permit at Laurie LaMotte Park for Friday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to Midnight, Saturday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Fete des Lacs as requested by the Centerville Lions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. c. Fireworks Permit Motion by Council Member Broussard, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the Fireworks Permit at Laurie LaMotte Park for Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4, and the potential for Sunday, August 5, for Fete des Lacs as requested by the Centerville Lions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Broussard asked if the individuals hired for security would give a certificate of insurance to the Lions. She explained what and how certificates of insurance should transpire regarding insurance. Mr. Kieselhorst replied he would find out. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Special Events Permit at Laurie LaMotte Park for Fete des Lacs as requested by the Centerville Lions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VII.OLD BUSINESS 1.DSU/Bonestroo Contract – Comprehensive Plan Amendment City Administrator Larson reported DSU/Bonestroo submitted an updated proposal for the comprehensive plan amendment for $3,000 less. Mr. Larson stated that they would bill per hourly rate which may result in a greater decrease in the amount. City Engineer Statz explained a one-page addendum was written to the contract rather than rewriting the entire contract. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the DSU/Bonestroo Contract and the Addendum, Comprehensive Plan Amendment. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Resolution #07-0XX – Establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) This item was removed from the agenda. 3.Appointment of EDA Members This item was removed from the agenda. 4.Resolution #07-015, Rescheduling Public Hearing for Construction of Street Improvements – Old Mill Road City Administrator Larson reported Council, at its last meeting, scheduled a public hearing for May 9, 2007 for the Old Mill Road Project and authorized an appraisal to measure the value of the property. He reported staff did not have the appraisal information at this time. He stated staff is requesting a two-week postponement and extend the hearing to May 25, 2007. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Resolution 07-015, a Resolution Rescheduling a Public Hearing for Construction of Street Improvements, Old Mill Road. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5.Schedule Public Hearing for Amending and Restating Resolution #06-046 City Administrator Larson stated Council adopted a resolution establishing the EDA, however, in the original establishing resolution; the outside two members were limited to city residents. He stated during the interviews, there were non-residents and there Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 seemed to be consensus to appoint a non-resident. He stated the amendment could not be completed without a public hearing. A discussion on the amended resolution ensued. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Calling a Public Hearing for Amending and Restating Resolution 06-046. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6.Acceptance of Submitted Bid for the Purchase of the 1986 Ford CC CDL Plow City Administrator Larson stated one bid was received for the 1986 Ford CC CDL plow truck in the amount of $9,611.00. He recommended Council approve the bid offer. Discussion ensued regarding the bid process. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Accept the Submitted Bid for the Purchase of the 1986 Ford CC CDL Plow in the amount of $9,600.00. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII.NEW BUSINESS None IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Larson City Administrator Larson reported Centerville received grants amounting to $788,000.00 towards Phase I. He commented additional grants would be submitted at a later date for Phase II as part of a livable communities’ project. City Administrator Larson reported the relocation of utility lines should happen in early June. He commented Anoka County has not made bid notices for CSAH 14 yet as the State approval has not been obtained. th Mayor Capra reported the traffic count on 20 Avenue was completed over Easter weekend and the result indicated it did not warrant a second eastbound left turn traffic lane. 2. Centerville Sesquicentennial a. LaCompany Mayor Capra reported she received a letter from them and they have agreed to participate on August 4 & 5, 2007 with the understanding that they provide an interpretive fur trade event. LaCompany has requested to camp on site at the park for the event and they would be cooking outdoors both Saturday and Sunday evening. Mayor Capra indicated Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Meeting Minutes April 25, 2007 that a fire permit would need to be issued for their cooking event. She commented that LaCompany would sell fresh squeezed lemon aide on site. She commented the cost is $350 per day for their services. Councilmember Lee asked if the Council would be interested in having other reenactment activities. Mayor Capra replied if space is available. Mayor Capra indicated this would be on the next agenda for approval. b.Aerial Photo Project Mayor Capra stated she would talk to the photographer about aerial photos and report back at the next meeting. 3. Business Appreciation Dinner – Schedule Date Discussion ensued regard the event date and consensus was to hold the Dinner on June 14, 2007 with an alternate date of June 12, 2007. Discussion ensued on the speakers, agenda, and logistics. Mayor Capra reported a study for the Rush Line Commuter Bus line was approved. She indicated public meetings would be held on June 19 and June 21, 2007. She stated details would be forthcoming. City Administrator Larson questioned whether Council desire to have a commemorative souvenir for the City’s Sesquicentennial. Discussion ensued regard a souvenir and consensus was reached to research items. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to close the regularly scheduled Council Meeting and open the Closed Executive Session to conduct the performance review of Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator at 7:58 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 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